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Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
Profile of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular artists of the 20th century, examining her life and 50-year career.
Profile of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular artists of the 20th century. The film looks at Fitzgerald's 50-year career from her winning turn at the Harlem Apollo's amateur night in 1934, through her rise as the definitive exponent of scat singing, her celebrated Songbook albums and triumphant stage career which continued almost up until her death in 1996. Features archive footage of Ella in full flight, alongside interviews with her closest friends and collaborators.
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Wed 7 Apr 2010
00:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Bernays |
| Producer | Paul Bernays |
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Nov 2007 21:00
- Sat 17 Nov 2007 01:20
- Tue 20 Nov 2007 20:00
- Wed 21 Nov 2007 00:45
- Wed 21 Nov 2007 02:45
- Christmas Eve 2007 20:30
- Fri 1 Feb 2008 21:00
- Sat 2 Feb 2008 01:40
- Fri 8 Aug 2008 21:00
- Sat 9 Aug 2008 01:40
Mon 1 Sep 2008 19:00大象传媒 Two England, Wales (Analogue), Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only- Sat 4 Apr 2009 20:00
- Sun 5 Apr 2009 02:50
- Tue 6 Apr 2010 21:05
- Wed 7 Apr 2010 00:45